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Forty years on, Malvinas claim remains as fresh as ever

01-04-2022 21:42 As the country prepares to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 South Atlantic War, the islands remain fresh in every Argentine’s mind.

MALVINAS: 40 YEARS ON

Argentina's dictatorship dug its own grave with Malvinas ‘military adventure’

01-04-2022 20:47 The junta's gambit was initially successful, yet the misadventure ultimately failed to breathe new life into the dictatorship floundering under mass human rights violations, social unrest and economic crisis, serving instead to precipitate its demise.

MALVINAS: 40 YEARS ON

Former soldier reveals torture during Malvinas conflict

01-04-2022 20:09 Argentine combatants suffered shocking conditions and even torture during the 1982 South Atlantic War – but it was inflicted by their own officers.

MALVINAS: 40 YEARS ON

President Fernández tells BBC: The Malvinas ‘are not English’

01-04-2022 18:58 President Alberto Fernández declared Friday that he is "clear" that the Malvinas Islands "are not English" as he called for Britain to reopen negotiations over the disputed archipelago’s sovereignty.

MALVINAS ISLANDS

Argentina asks UK for explanations over movement of nuclear weapons in 1982

04-03-2022 22:34 Argentina’s government asks the United Kingdom for explanations regarding the alleged movement and transfer of nuclear weapons to the South Atlantic during the 1982 armed conflict over the Malvinas.

DIPLOMACY

Brazil defends stopovers for British flights to Malvinas

09-02-2022 16:18 Brazil has defended its decision to allow British Royal Air Force flights to use its territory for stopovers on their way to and from the Malvinas Islands, following a complaint by Argentina's government.

DIPLOMACY

Argentina hopes EU will recognise Malvinas sovereignty dispute

07-02-2022 16:17 Argentina hopes the European Union (EU) will recognise the existence of its sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the disputed Malvinas Islands, says government official.

DIPLOMACY

Argentina pressures UK over deployment of nuclear weapons in Malvinas conflict

07-01-2022 22:25 Report reveals British warships carried at least 31 nuclear weapons to South Atlantic following invasion of disputed island in 1982.

HUMANITARIAN PROJECT

Malvinas: Forensic experts identify remains of six Argentine soldiers

15-09-2021 12:53 The remains of six Argentine soldiers killed in the 1982 South Atlantic conflict with Britain have been identified, the International Committee of the Red Cross confirms.

NOBEL PRIZE NOD

Veterans from Malvinas conflict shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize

11-11-2020 15:22 Former Argentine soldier Julio Aro and retired British Army colonel Geoffrey Cardozo shortlisted for honour as a result of their tireless work identifying remains of fallen soldiers on islands.

DISPUTED ISLANDS

Malvinas now clear of mines, says UK government, 38 years from end of war

10-11-2020 10:14 Islands have been cleared of landmines, 38 years after the end of the conflict between Argentina and Britain and thanks to efforts of Zimbabwean specialists, the UK government announced on Tuesday.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Fernández reiterates Malvinas sovereignty claim in first UN appearance

22-09-2020 22:40 President expresses support for multilateralism and challenges world leaders to use the health crisis as a moment of inflection to find solutions for other scourges as well.

MALVINAS DISPUTE

Solá accuses UK of 'absolute disrespect' towards Malvinas sovereignty claim

23-06-2020 17:22 Foreign Minister Felipe Solá weighs in on Malvinas dispute, saying Argentina will continue to express its "profound annoyance" at the United Kingdom's "absolute disrespect" towards sovereignty claim.

MALVINAS DISPUTE

Argentina pushes law to demarcate new continental platform, including Malvinas

12-06-2020 00:26 Government seeking to convert into law new demarcation lines extending beyond 200 miles for its continental platform, which would include the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.